BIKE GARDEN CHALLENGE
Bring sunrise to the South Plains Food Bank farm. Support Susan Tomlinson’s challenge to ride 2011 miles in 2011 to raise money for the SPFB through her Bike Garden Challenge.

Save the Date: Cyclists in Suits and National Bike Summit
Mark your calendars, bike advocates, because there are two exciting advocacy events coming up you won’t want to miss. The first is the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Summit in Washington, DC (March 8-10, 2011), and the second is the BikeTexas Cyclists in Suits Bike Lobby Day in Austin (March 21, 2011).

February 2011BH Board Meeting Notes
from BikeHouston » Blog by Darren Sabom
Advocacy Committee
* In the future, email inquiries regarding trails and infrastructure will be forwarded to Tom Compson.
* Update: The pedestrian bridge over Buffalo Bayou at Studewood is now open.
Events
* Membership Drive Kick-Off
* Thursday, 2/17 at Firkin & Phoenix…

Santa Cruz Demo at Walnut Creek – March 6th, 2011
from CycleATX.com – Cycling Events, Groups and Bike Shops in Austin, TX by CoreyCarter
Come check out the best mountain bikes available – Santa Cruz Bicycles – at Walnut Creek during their demo for Mellow Johnny’s on March 6, 2011 from 9am to 3pm. Here are some details from MJ’s:
Our friends at Santa Cruz pick a handful of dealers every year for a special demo tour and this year we’re proud to be on that list. Join us at Walnut Creek to sample and take their machines on the ultimate test ride. …

Edinburg ordinance requires safe passing on road
by Monitor
On his latest lengthy trips he’s taken around Hidalgo County, avid cyclist Ramon Hermida has noticed drivers taking a more cautious and courteous approach to him and others on bicycles. …

‘Tougher than ti’ steel tube to launch at NAHBS
by Bike Biz
KVA Stainless’ custom-made butted stainless steel bicycle tubing will be used on a number of custom-built bikes at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, to be staged in Austin, Texas, February 25-27th. Branded as MS2, the tubing is made in the …